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USG's Legal Team Maximizes Efficiencies With Extranet ( August 2002 )
The USG corporate counsel department has, at times, had to track as many as 100,000 court cases nationwide. USG needed an efficient way to monitor developments in those cases and share information with co-counsel around the country. They deployed the extranet, West WorkSpace. -
The IP Report ( August 2002 )
Includes articles on the Festo decision, proposed changes to the telemarketing rule, the new top-level '.us' domain name, the USPTO restructuring of class 42, and the USPTO promotion of electronic filing. -
Putting a period to a dot com* ( January 1999 )
What can you/should you do when it becomes obvious that your start up should wind down? For the entrepreneur, winding down an insolvent company is a challenge: honor the legal rights of creditors while minimizing the damage to the founders and employees -
Insurance and High Technology: CyberInsurance: Consistency In Claims And Coverage Resolution ( March 2002 )
When it comes to computers, invulnerability and complete reliability are outmoded terms in an increasingly networked world. Most insureds will lose the functionality of your computer network several times during a specific term of insurance coverage. -
An Introduction to the .com Phenomenon ( January 1999 )
The late 1990's were generally an unhappy time for bankruptcy attorneys. A strong economy and expanding financial markets greatly reduced the number of business bankruptcies filed. Chapter 11 business bankruptcy filings dropped from 13,379 cases in the year ending September 1994 to 7,953 cases during the year ending June 1999. This change coincides with an incredible expansion of the information technology (IT) industry, resulting, in large part, from the Internet's integration into U.S. society and business. -
Electronic Signature Legislation ( January 1999 )
This article explores some of the questions we should be asking ourselves in using electronic signature legislation as a vehicle for advancing e-commerce. First, we will define what we mean when we refer to electronic and digital signatures. Second, we will examine the three fundamental legal issues raised by online transactions that have fostered the felt need for electronic signature legislation. Furthermore, for each issue, we will outline the underlying concerns and examine the primary legislative approaches developed to date. Third, we will conclude with some thoughts on legislation's role in promoting the growth of e-commerce by reviewing some statutes that have historically been a positive force in promoting economic growth. -
Licensing Issues in New Media Transactions ( January 2000 )
As the World-Wide Web becomes an increasingly important research medium, many new services are emerging which seek to organize the wealth of information available on the Internet for specific purposes identified by clients. Ironically, the easy access to a universe of information and data available in digital form is fast becoming one of Internet’s greatest vulnerabilities, leading to potential liabilities for doing business in cyberspace. -
Privacy Law in Q1 2002 ( January 2002 )
Internet privacy is one of the top policy issues facing Congress, state legislatures and regulators. At the federal level, several bills are pending. Additionally, a growing number of state legislators have concluded that industry self-regulation fails to protect consumers' online privacy. -
Standards for Internet Jurisdiction ( January 1999 )
The Internet is an interstate and international medium. But does operating a Web Site mean that the operator is subject to personal jurisdiction in courts wherever the Site is accessible? The answer obviously is no. This outline describes the types of activity that likely will permit a court to exercise personal jurisdiction over an Internet actor, consistent with the due process clause of the United States Constitution. -
State Courts ( January 1999 )
Just as the federal courts interpret federal statutes and decide matters of federal common law, the state courts are the arbiters of issues of state law. They interpret the state's constitution and statutes, and have broad powers in developing common law doctrines through judicial decisions.
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